Giving Children the Gift of Experiences.....Over Toys

As a teacher and mom, people often ask me for gift ideas for children. And this is what I tell them....

Food For Thought, The Balanced FamilyTaesha ButlerNovember 26, 2017gifts for children, experiences to give to children, live simply, minimal family, minimalism, minimal christmas, simple gift ideas for kids, healthy childhood, minimalist christmas, minimalist gifts, minimalist children Comment

Rest & Relaxation: Why "Downtime" Is Important For Kids

Our children are becoming busier and busier. While being engaged and involved has its value, so does quiet time and rest. Actually its quite important in a healthfully balanced life! In our crazy, over extended world....I ask you, does your child get enough downtime to recharge and renew?

Food For Thought, The Whole Healthy FamilyTaesha ButlerSeptember 19, 2016childhood, mom life, healthy, healthy kids, childhood rest, why children need rest, why children need downtime, healthy whole children, healthy childhood, why kids need rest Comments

Natural Chocolate and Strawberry Milk

So simple. So delicious. And so much better (in all ways) than the powdered or syrup milk flavorings out there! It takes a minute of your time to whip up some Natural Chocolate and Strawberry Milk and your kiddos will love this special treat that you can feel good about putting in their little growing bodies.

Drinks, Naturally Nourished Kids, DessertsTaesha ButlerAugust 1, 2016healthy kids, natural chocolate milk, natural strawberry milk, chocolate milk, strawberry milk, healthy kid, healthy, healthy family, real food chocolate milk, real food strawberry milk, paleo, vegan, gluten free, healthy childhood Comments

Play With Your Kid's Food (Guest Post)

We've all heard "don't play with your food. However, as child nutritionist, Charlotte Seeger, explains, being playful with your child's food can be an important tool in helping him/her create a positive relationship with what they are eating.

Food For Thought, Naturally Nourished KidsCharlotte SeegerJuly 8, 2015parenthood, kid food, childhood nurition, nurition, fun food, play with your food, food art, healthy kids, healthy childhoodComment